[1] It was founded in 1933 by Dr. Margaret Hickey and had two campuses on North Lindbergh Boulevard near Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

Hickey College provided career-focused courses to high school graduates.

The college claimed that its programs generally offered hands-on learning opportunities that helped prepare graduates to start working immediately.

Upperclassmen pursuing bachelor's degrees generally worked during the day and took evening classes.

Hickey College divides its nine major areas of study into four main categories: Business, Technology, Health Care, and Culinary/Design.